Massive leak reveals key Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL secrets ahead of launch

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 20, 2017       

It's raining Pixel 2 leaks nowadays. Yesterday, we saw references of Pixel 2 features in Google app APK file and now we have massive leak revealing Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL secrets.

Pixel 2

The HTC-made Pixel 2 will be available in Kinda Blue, Just Black, and Clearly White. It will be available starting $649 for 64GB of storage while the 128GB variant would cost $749.

You'll also get financing option. The 64GB Pixel 2 will cost $27.04/mo over 24 months and the 128GB model will cost $31/21/mo.

As you can see in the below Image, the Pixel 2 is having two-tone glass and metal finish, though the glass window is located near the top and no longer encloses the fingerprint scanner.

Here's another Image (Real Life) confirming that the Pixel 2 won't feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Pixel 2 will look a lot different from the Pixel XL 2 in terms of front design. The Pixel XL 2 will be having a 2:1 Full vision display while the Standard Pixel 2 will feature huge chin to the top and the bottom, just like the 2016 Pixel phones.

Pixel 2 XL

First of all, the 2017 Pixel XL will be named as Pixel 2 XL. Seems somewhat unusual, right? But, Droid-Life is pretty sure that Google will name is as Pixel 2 XL.

The LG-made Pixel 2 XL will come in a Black & White and Just Black color options. It will be available with 64GB or 128GB storage. The 64GB model will cost $849, while the 128GB model will jump to $949. You'll also get financing option. The 64GB Pixel 2 XL will cost $35.38/mo over 24 months and the 128GB version will jump to $39.54/mo.

Pixel XL will feature a 5.99-inch display (18:9) with a 1440p OLED panel provided by LG, Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM.

Via: Droid-Life | 9to5Google

OnePlus Likely to Launch Limited Edition OnePlus 5 Today

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

OnePlus is partnering with designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to launch a new collaboration called "Collection". Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is a reputed creator known for his arts and fashion.

OnePlus has already sent out media invites for the event to be held in Paris saying "When the style meets its machine, one night in September in Paris…”. However, there is nothing revealed on what OnePlus will launch at the event.

OnePlus is expected to reveal a Special Edition OnePlus 5. Last year OnePlus revealed the Colette Edition OnePlus 3T on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the concept store.

That said, We'll get to know more about this big reveal today (September 19th) at 8:30 PM Paris Time (12:00 IST). We'll let you know once we get more information regarding this new product. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Nexus 4 gets Experimental Android 8.0 Oreo ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

You can now download and install the AOSP based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Nexus 4  Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Nexus 4 owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Ziyan" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo AOSP on the Nexus 4 . Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Nexus 4 Mako. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download AOSP 8.0 for Nexus 4 Mako

Direct Download: AOSP (XDA)

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Pixel 2 details leaked with APK teardown

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

Google is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 on October 4th during an event. The Pixel 2(s) specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Just like the HTC U11 Edge Sense (Squeeze), the Pixel 2 will be having an Active Edge which will likely make use of the squeezable sides. According to a teardown of the Google app 7.12 APK by 9To5Google, Pixel 2 users will be able to access Google app as well as activate Google Assistant using Active Edge.

I addition to the Active Edge, Google plans to update the Google Assistant with Routines that will enable multi-action initiation, but without having to actually issue a command for each action. This feature also allows various smart products around the home to interact using Google Assistant.

Lastly, You'll be able to change the voice for Google Assistant. Currently Google Assistant is only usable with one voice and can’t be altered but that seems to be changing in the near future. Thoughts?

9to5Google

iPhone X's A11 Bionic Chip blows the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, and OnePlus 5 out of the water

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

Last week Apple announced the Almost Bezel-less iPhone X along with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone X comes with a 5.8-inch all-screen OLED Super Retina HD display, and Face Unlock Security feature.

This time Apple used its own A11 Bionic chipset in the iPhone X and duo iPhone 8(s). The SoC has six CPU cores, with the ability to run all of them simultaneously.

Now, the iPhone X went through GeekBench 4, and both the the single-core and multi-core scores prove that the chipset is indeed very powerful. With A11 Bionic chipset, the iPhone X beats all the 2017 flagship Smartphones in the market including the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8,  Samsung Galaxy S8+ and the OnePlus 5.

The multi-core scores for the iPhone X is at 10,069 while the single-core score for the iPhone X is at 4,188. Apple claims that the A11 Bionic chip features a 64-bit architecture with Neural Engine and Embedded M11 motion coprocessor. It's a six-core CPU design with two performance cores that are 25 percent faster than the company's A10 Fusion

//Image: GSMArena

Moto X4 India launch set for October 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 19, 2017       

Motorola is now all set to announce the Moto X4, which comes with Amazon Alexa, Moto Key, and Dual Smart Camera in India. The device will be announced on October 3 and will be available both Online and Offline.

With the Moto X4, you get a 5.2-inch Full-HD glass layered display with 3D glass on top, Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 2.2 GHz octa-core processor, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage plus microSD support up to 256GB, Dual Pixel 12+8MP rear camera for the best low-light, zoom and blur background with enhanced image processing, 16MP front camera with Panoramic Selfie, 3000mAh battery with Turbo-charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

What else new, though? Well, you get Corning Gorilla Glass protecting the front and back of the devices from scratches, Integrated Amazon Alexa Assistant, Quick Screenshot feature which allows you to just place three fingers on the screen for a moment to capture a screenshot anytime, and Moto Key to access your favorite password-secured websites on your phone or laptop with a simple touch of your finger

Although the phone was priced at €399 (Rs 30,000 approx.) in the European market, it is expected to be launched within the Rs 20,000 to Rs 23,000 price bracket in India.

Motorola confirms it will update the Moto G4 Plus to Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

Just a little few days back, Motorola announced the list of Moto devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo update. In a move that disappoints Moto G4 Plus users, Motorola eliminated the 2016 Moto G series from that list.

Additionally, Motorola removed all mentions of Android Oreo from the Moto G4 Plus product page. The page had previously said the device would get Android “versions N and O,” but the O part was removed.

Motorola responded today with the following to their Oreo updates blog post: 

Since the time of posting this, we have learned of some errors in our marketing materials around Android O upgrades for moto g4 Plus. It’s our general practice for the moto g family to get one major OS upgrade per device, so it wasn’t originally planned for Android O. But it’s important to us we keep our promises, so in addition to the N upgrade it has already received, we will be upgrading moto g4 Plus to Android O. Because this is an unplanned upgrade, it will take some time to fit into our schedule, we’ll update our software upgrade page when we have more info.

In other words, Motorola will now update the Moto G4 Plus (Not the Moto G4 or Moto G4 Play) to Android 8.0 Oreo. However, it might take too long for the update to reach the Moto G4 Plus devices. Thoughts?

Nintendo Switch Moto Mod Concept Looks Good Enough To Be The Real Deal

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

There is no fact denying that Motorola is betting big on the future of Moto Mods and the recently concluded hackathon event is a proof for that. As of now, there are various Moto Mods to play music, capture images, project a picture, etc.

But now, Ryvaeus (Reddit Username), one of the Moto Z user is on a mission to do something unique. Yes, he is designing a Gaming mod with Joy-Con Controllers. For those who don't know Joy-Con are the primary controller of the Nintendo Switch console. They can be attached or detached and used wirelessly.

This Moto Mod follows same concept that the GamePad Mod offers. It adds physical gaming controls to your phone. 

The developer has already built a prototype of the mod which adds the Joy-Con to the device. Want to see that Project into reality? Share your Thoughts below!

Google launches "Tez" Payment Application in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2017       

Google has launched "Tez" a new Payment Application in India for both Android and iOS devices. The app comes with tons of features, which lets you make payments and transfer money with ease.

Send money home to your family, split a dinner bill with friends, or pay the neighborhood Chaiwala. Make all payments big or small, directly from your bank account with Tez, Google’s new digital payment app for India.

With Tez, you can transfer money directly to your bank account. Simply link your account to Tez over UPI and instantly transfer money from bank to bank. It comes with enhanced Google’s multi layered security and 24/7 protection feature. You also get Tez Cash Mode, which lets you instantly send or receive payments to anyone nearby without sharing personal details like your phone number or bank account.

You can also earn Tez Scratch Cards to win up to ₹1,000 with each transaction, ₹1 lakh every week with Lucky Sundays. You don’t need to hunt for coupon codes. Just use Tez and if you win, your rewards go straight into your bank account.

Google plans to update Tez Application with new features including Pay through debit and credit cards, and Pay and set reminders for recurring bills such as DTH in future.

Download: Android | iOS

Nokia 8 to get Android Oreo Soon, Beta Test Is Ongoing

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Recently Nokia confirmed that they will be updating all the Nokia Android Smartphones to Android 8.0 Oreo (Including Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8).

Now, Nokia has started testing the Android 8.0 Oreo Beta update on the Nokia 8. This means that the Oreo won't be coming to all users at once, but selected users enrolled for Closed Beta will get the update for testing purpose.

Chief Product Officer of HMD Global, Juho Sarvikas on his twitter handle shared some Images showing the Nokia 8 Android Oreo (Beta) Update screen.

That said, HMD plans to roll out the Android Oreo update to all the Nokia Android Smartphones by the end of 2017. We'll let you know once we get more information.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 2nd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G2 2014 Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G 2nd Generation owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "LuK1337" and "luca020400" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G 2014. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G 2nd Gen Titan. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G2 Titan

Direct Download: LineageOS 15 (XDA)

Custom Recovery (Required): TWRP

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Moto Z Play gets August Security Patch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

Moto Z Play is now getting a new software update in the India with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.

This new update brings August 2017 Security patch and stability improvements fixes. This update comes with build no. NPNS26.118-22-1.

The update is already rolling out to the users of the Moto Z Play in India. If you did not receive the update wait for a few days or you can check it manually by going to Settings - About Phone - Software Updates.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and the Moto Z Play is eligible for the update. Motorola plans to roll Android Oreo update by the end of 2017.

Thanks Siva Da

Get all Galaxy Note 8 features on S8 or S8 Plus with NEMESIS Port ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes Android 7.1.1 Nougat and tons of new features and enhancement. If you have a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8 Plus and you don’t want to spend extra bucks to get your hands on a Galaxy Note 8, you can still get a glimpse of its software at the least.

A custom ROM (Nemesis) based on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Firmware has made its way for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The ROM features all the goodies that comes with the Galaxy Note 8. You will also get the Galaxy Note 8’s new Samsung experience, also the new UI for a lot of applications.

The Nemesis ROM is completely debloated and deknoxed. It comes with Magisk installed in it. In order to Install this ROM on your Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, You'll need to have the TWRP recovery installed.

You can download the Note 8 Port (Nemesis) Custom ROM from the link below. Flash the ROM via TWRP to Install it on your S8 or S8 Plus.

Download: XDA

Samsung Galaxy S8 spotted on Geekbench running Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 15, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo Software update would be coming soon to both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Just a few days back we reported that Samsung has started working on Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Galaxy S8 Phones. Reportedly, the Oreo firmware version could be G950FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8, and G955FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8+.

Now, the Galaxy S8 (Non-Plus) variant has been spotted on Geekbench running the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. That means Oreo update for the Galaxy S8(s) is around the corner.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the duo Galaxy S8(s). We will let you know once the update is out.

Geekbench

OFFICIAL: List Of Motorola Phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

However, the Moto G4 Plus has not been included in this list by the company even though the smartphone was released last year. Here is the full List of Motorola Moto Devices Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Official Update

MOTO Z PLAY
MOTO Z2 PLAY
MOTO Z
MOTO Z FORCE DROID
MOTO Z DROID
MOTO Z2 FORCE
MOTO G5
MOTO G5 PLUS
MOTO G5S PLUS
MOTO G5S
MOTO X4
Moto G4 Plus

That's 12 Moto devices getting Oreo! Expect the update to come before the end of the year to the current 2017 portfolio and for the other devices it will come later on.

Update: Moto G4 Plus Included 

Source: Motorola

Update: The List has been confirmed by Motorola Blog

Problems Plague Nokia 3 after Android 7.1.1 Nougat update

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

The Android 7.1.1 Nougat update is still slowly rolling out to Nokia 3 but should you really update right now?

With the various exciting new features in Nokia 3's newest OS update, 7.1.1 Nougat, are various problems and bugs, as well. Many customers are reporting that most of the Applications are crashing after they installed the new update.

Few of the Nokia 3 users who updated to 7.1.1 Nougat are experiencing problem related to freezing or hanging of System Applications. Some couldn’t set the brightness level, some facing automatic mobile data off.

Another issue faced by a number of Nokia 3 users who are already on the new OS is the abnormal heating and battery drain.

Let’s hope Nokia will have a fix to this issue soon.

Nokia 2 in all its GLORY!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

Most of the Nokia fans are looking for an Ultra-budget phone which is the Nokia 2 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until the end of 2017 to get hands on it.

As you can see in the below Image (Courtesy: Evan Blass), the Nokia 2 looks exactly like the Nokia 3. The Nokia 2 will be having on-screen navigation keys instead of touch capacitive buttons, which can be found in previous Nokia Smartphones including the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and Nokia 6.

We already know that the device will be coming with Snapdragon 212 SoC clocked at 1.27 GHz, paired with 1GB RAM. Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be coming pre-installed with the Nokia 2.

That said, Nokia is expected to reveal its Ultra budget Nokia 2 later this year. Share your thoughts about this Smartphone in the below comment section!

Pixel XL 2 from Google Passes FCC Certification, Reveals Additional Details

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

The entire world is looking for next Google flagship smartphones the Next-Gen Pixel and Pixel XL to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this October to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the design and features.

We have already seen our first potential look at what to expect from the Pixel XL 2. Now the device just got certified through the FCC, revealing additional details.

The Pixel XL 2 will feature model no. G011C. The listing also confirms that LG is indeed making it. Apart from the model number and manufacturer confirmation, there's nothing much else.

The Pixel 2 will look a lot different from the Pixel XL 2 in terms of front design. The Pixel XL 2 will be having a 2:1 Full vision display while the Standard Pixel 2 will feature huge chin to the top and the bottom, just like the 2016 Pixel phones.

That said, Google plans to launch the duo-Pixel(s) on October 4th during an event. We’ll let you know if we find anything else before the launch.

Source: Fcc | Via: Droid-Life

Moto G4 Plus gets Android 8.0 Oreo via Lineage OS 15

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 13, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G4 Plus (Moto G 2016) Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G4 Plus owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Dreamstar" Nikit Sharma has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G4 2016. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as RIL, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.), but it's still not suitable for daily use.

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G4 Plus Athene. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G4 Plus Athene

Direct Download: Lineage OS 15 (Athene) //XDA

Android 8.0 Oreo Gapps

Apple Announces iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 13, 2017       

We don't talk about Apple that much, but the new iPhone(s) are exciting. Apple has finally unveiled the new iPhone 8 family along with the futuristic iPhone X during Apple Event. Please welcome in the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X with a whole new design and features.

With the regular iPhone 8, you get a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, 2GB RAM, 64GB/256 storage, 12MP camera with OIS and ƒ/1.8 aperture, 7MP ƒ/2.2 front camera, 1960mAh battery, fast and wireless charging, IP67 water and dust resistance, and iOS 11.

The iPhone 8 Plus isn’t much different, but it does have the bigger 5.5-inch Retina HD display, Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras, and a bigger 2900mAh battery. The rest is the same.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be offered in a rich color palette including Gold, Silver, Space Gray.

Now, let's talk about the iPhone X. It comes with a 5.8-inch all-screen OLED Super Retina HD display, Face Unlock Security feature, and Different design. The rest is the same as iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available for pre-order from September 15 starting $699 and will be available for sale on September 22. iPhone X will be available for pre-order from October 27 starting $999. Thoughts?

September Security OTA update hits Pixel and Nexus Devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Every month, Google releases a new security update for the Nexus and Pixel line of devices. The Android security update for September 2017 is now live for a number of devices.

Pixel and Pixel XL users on Verizon are reportedly receiving a new update with build OPR3.170623.007 with 2017-09-01 Security Patch. Non-Verizon users are also getting the latest Security update, so that means it's clearly a wider rollout going on.

Few users are getting "Android 7.1.2" titled update, which is actually is Android 8.0 Oreo with the September security patches.

Along with the Duo Pixels, Nexuses are also getting the September security patch. We've seen the update coming to the Nexus 6P.

Google hasn't updated its Developer site with OTA and Firmware Images. We'll let you know once the Firmware files are out.

OnePlus sends out invites for September 19th event, likely for new phone

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Just a few months back OnePlus announced the OnePlus 5 with Dual Cameras and Snapdragon 835 SoC. Now, the Chinese brand is planning to launch another product on 19 September.

As per reports OnePlus has sent out media invites for the event to be held in Paris saying "When the style meets its machine, one night in September in Paris…”. However, there is nothing revealed on what OnePlus will launch at the event.

According to Techadvisor, the mention of ‘machine’ means it could possibly be a phone. OnePlus has a knack of launching "Limited Designer Editions" of its Smartphones. So, it could be OnePlus 5 Limited Edition or even the brand new OnePlus 5T.

That said, We'll let you know once we get more information regarding this launch event. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

Source: Techadvisor

Root and Install TWRP recovery on Moto G5s Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

You can now Root and Install TWRP on the recently announced Moto G5s Plus Smartphone. It's very simple to Root your Moto G5s Plus after Installing TWRP. You can gain Root access either of Magisk or SuperSU.

Installing TWRP also gives you access to Install Custom Roms and Mods (Including LineageOS, AOSP, and Other Popular Roms). You can also update your device to the latest Android 8.0 Oreo by Installing LineageOS 15 when it becomes available.

The below Guide will help you Installing TWRP and Rooting your Moto G5s Plus with codename Sanders. Note that, You'll first need to Unlock Bootloader by following the Official Guide from Motorola.

How to Install TWRP Recovery on Motorola Moto G5s Plus:

Step 1. Download TWRP recovery from below .

Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3. Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4. Install Adb and Fastboot into your PC

Step 5. From CMD or Terminal go into your the download folder and execute:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

Step 6. After that, Execute -

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

(Rename the recovery image name to twrp.img)

How to Root Motorola Moto G5s Plus-

Step 1. Download Superuser or Magisk zip from below.

Step 2. Go to recovery by First going to fastboot and choosing recovery by first pressing down volume then up volume buttons.

Step 3. Select Install zip from Sdcard and select Superuser zip, you downloaded in Step 1.

Step 4. Reboot your Phone.

Downloads

TWRP: Download Here (Thanks to GeneticEnginer)

SuperSu ZIP: Download Here

Magisk: Download Here

Poll: Are You Going to Buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 12, 2017       

Just a few days ago Google and Xiaomi resurrected the Android One with the Mi A1 Smartphone.

It's a good idea to buy a Mi A1 over a Mi 5X (Available in China) if Stock Android is your primary concern.

With the Mi A1, you get a 5.5-inch FHD LTPS IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage plus microSD support up to 128GB, 12MP Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto (Same like the iPhone 7 Plus) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 5MP front camera, 3080mAh battery, and Android 7.1 Nougat.
So we're curious to find out how many of our readers are planning to buy the Mi A1. In case you're wondering, the smartphone will be sold today at 12:00 Noon for Rs. 14,999 at Flipkart / Mi.com and Offline Stores.

So, Will you buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?

Poll: Are You Going to Buy the Xiaomi Mi A1?#MiA1 #XiaomiMiA1

— TechDroider (@techdroider) September 12, 2017

Google Play Protect is breaking bluetooth on Moto G4 Smartphones

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 11, 2017       

The recently announced Google Play Protect helps you keep your device safe and secure. It runs a safety check on apps from the Google Play Store before you download them. It checks your device for potentially harmful apps from other sources, warns you about any detected potentially harmful apps found, and removes known harmful apps from your device.

Now, the Google Play Protect feature is mistaking a system app called Bluetooth Share 7.0 for something unsafe on several Moto G4 devices. Play Protect then disables the app and displays a message "Bluetooth Share 7.0 can damage your device, Uninstall/Remove now."

Once removed, your Bluetooth will fail when turned on. Since Bluetooth Sharing app is a system app and it cannot be uninstalled. You can revert the changes back (Enable the Bluetooth Sharing app) by going to Settings > Applications > Reset Application Settings.

Are you facing such issue? Let us know in the below comment section!

//Lenovo Forum

Xiaomi Intros Mi Mix 2 With 5.9″ Bezel-less Display

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 11, 2017       

The Mi Mix 2 is now official with enhanced features such as a bezel-less 18:9 Display and Four-Sided curved ceramic body.

As for the rest of the story that has been leaked in various forms over the past weeks, this is what we are looking at. So, we have a "new era of smartphone design."

With the Mi Mix 2, you get a 5.99″ Full-vision display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB storage, 12MP Sony IMX386 Camera sensor with 4-axis OIS, 3400mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and Android Nougat based MIUI 9 OS.

There's a Special Edition Mi Mix 2 which comes with an unibody ceramic body and 8GB RAM + 128 GB Internal Storage.

What else new, though? You get 18K Gold plated Camera Rim, Hidden Speaker, Ultrasonic Proximity sensor, and 12% Smaller chin as compared to Mi Mix (1st Gen) with Front facing shooter.

The device will be available in 6 modes supporting 43 bands, and will be offered in a rich color palette. Mi MIX 2 price starting at RMB 3299 (32,000 INR/506$) for 6/64GB model,  RMB 3599 for 6/128GB model,  RMB 3999 for 6/256GB model. The Special Edition Mi Mix 2 costs RMB 4699 (46,000 INR/$721).

Mi A1 Android One Firmware Ported to the Mi 5X

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 11, 2017       

Just yesterday, we reported that the Mi A1 firmware cannot be flashed on the Mi 5X because Mi A1 uses A/B system that the Pixel devices use. The A/B systems means that when the device gets an update it will be downloaded and installed on the second system partition and when you restart that second partition will swap to become System A instead of B to make the updating process seamless.

The A/B system can probably be altered by editing Boot Image files. Well, You can now Install Mi A1 Android One Firmware to the Mi 5X, Thanks to developer "heli0us". Additionally, all aspects of the phone are working as expected (No bugs).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the Android One Firmware on Mi 5X Tiffany. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

The Firmware is based on Google's latest Android 7.1 Nougat. However, Google plans to roll Android 8.0 Oreo update to Mi A1 by end of 2017, this also means that the Mi 5X will also get Android 8.0 Oreo via Port.

Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter page to get the first News.

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Android 8.0 Oreo update is in the works for the Galaxy S8 and S8+

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 10, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo Software update would be coming soon to both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has started working on Android 8.0 Oreo updates for both the Smartphones. Reportedly, the Oreo firmware version could be G950FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8, and G955FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8+.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the duo Galaxy S8(s). We will let you know once the update is out.

Source: SamMobile

Beware: Mi A1 Firmware Bricks Mi 5X

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 10, 2017       

We all know that the Mi A1 is exactly the carbon copy of the Mi 5X in terms of Hardware and Design but on the Software side the Mi A1 is powered with Google's own Stock Android Nougat while the Mi 5X runs Xiaomi's MIUI 9.

Additionally, the partitions are different between the two devices due to the Mi A1 using the A/B system that the Pixel devices uses. The A/B systems means that when the device gets an update it will be downloaded and installed on the second system partition and when you restart that second partition will swap to become System A instead of B to make the updating process seamless.

Also Read: Mi A1 vs. Mi 5x: 4 key differences

DON'T FLASH THE MI A1 ANDROID ONE FIRMWARE ON YOUR MI 5X, IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE.

With the Mi A1, you get a 5.5-inch FHD LTPS IPS LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage plus microSD support up to 128GB, 12MP Wide Angle + 12MP Telephoto (Same like the iPhone 7 Plus) for the best low-light, zoom and anti-blur photos with enhanced image processing, 5MP front camera, 3080mAh battery, and Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be available Offline and Online in India starting 14,999 INR (233 USD) on September 12.

Motorola Working on Android One Device, Based on the Moto X4

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

Just a few days ago Google partnered with Xiaomi and launched it's Mi A1 (Android One) Smartphone. Now It appears that Motorola may be working with Google on a brand new Android One Smartphone.

According to a latest leaked picture it appears that the Android One smartphone is going to be based on the Moto X4 from Motorola, which was announced this month. The Moto X4 has a 5.2-inch full HD display, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, with 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of storage and a 3000mAh battery inside powering the device. It does also have dual 12+8 megapixel cameras on the back of the device, and it is made of glass with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. 

With the recently announced Mi A1, Google promised that the latest Android One devices will be getting Android Oreo by the end of 2017 and Android P whenever available. 

If you ask me, I'm really excited to see Google working with Motorola for the software of the Moto X4. Unlike the Moto X Play and other Moto X devices, the Moto X4 would get direct updates from Google eliminating the delays. Share your thoughts in the below comment section!!

Source: Evleaks

YouTube HDR is now available for these devices

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

Google has now started rolling out support for HDR videos in the mobile YouTube app. HDR support offers playback at up to 1080p resolution and 60 fps when manually changing video quality.

Supported devices getting HDR support includes the Duo Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Pixel and Pixel XL, LG V30, and Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

Google plans to roll support for HDR videos for more devices soon.

Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G5 Plus

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 09, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G5 Plus Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G5 Plus owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "Vache" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G5 Plus. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G5 Plus Potter. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Android 7.1.1 Nougat update hits Nokia 3

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 08, 2017       

As promised, HMD is now rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat with the latest monthly Android security patch Software update to the low end Nokia 3.

The latest update weighs in at around 748.3 MB and features the latest August 5, 2017 security patch, App Shortcuts, GIF(s) support, and new Emojis, and other Android 7.1.1 Nougat Goodies.

Recently HMD promised that the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 8 and Nokia 6 will be getting software updates for till next 2 years. That means, the Nokia 5 and other three devices will be getting Android Oreo for sure.

Nokia’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Settings - About Phone - Software updates, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

Screenshot: Ashish Narshana